It might be harmless fun, or it might be violence against
women disguised as harmless fun. I don’t know, because I haven’t read the book
or seen the movie, nor do I intend to. In general, I try to stay on top of
various cultural phenomena that might be influencing the folks in my church or
my community, but not this time. It’s not that my little eyes are too delicate
to read such stuff, it’s simply that I have no interest in it. After hearing
from a couple of trusted reviewers, I am giving myself permission to sit this one out.
In terms of reflecting on this movie, I got nothin’.
But what I do have is fifty dollars, not shades, and I
intend to donate it to a local shelter that helps women who are working to
escape violence in their lives. If you loved the movie, or hated it, or
abstained like me, you might consider doing the same. (Hope House and Newhouse
are a couple of worthy shelters in this area who can put your gift to much-needed use.)
Any excuse is a good excuse to do good.
